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R663 FAR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 FAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,690 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 70,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 68,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 594,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,954 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 48,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R663 FAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R663 FAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R663 FAR registered?

R663 FAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R663 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 FAR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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